{His fingers are light, rubbing a gentle line towards her forehead. She is a happy child and he recalls seeing the other cat too - also female, he notes - and sensing that she is equally joyful and open with her affection.}
You have given them a home and they are grateful. {Animals are not ashamed to pour out gratitude to the hands that save them. Pride can interfere with so much and, as a result, Men and Elves alike lose opportunities to tell the truth of their hearts.}
I lost my wife. {Thranduil softens his voice upon seeing Xingchen's reaction.} I know that pain.
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You have given them a home and they are grateful. {Animals are not ashamed to pour out gratitude to the hands that save them. Pride can interfere with so much and, as a result, Men and Elves alike lose opportunities to tell the truth of their hearts.}
I lost my wife. {Thranduil softens his voice upon seeing Xingchen's reaction.} I know that pain.